ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani parliamentary delegation led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with members of the British think tank community, academics, and policymakers at Chatham House in London on Monday, where they presented Pakistan’s stance on rising regional tensions with India.
During the meeting, Bilawal denounced what he described as India’s unprovoked military aggression, calling it a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter. He warned that such actions threaten the stability of South Asia and cannot be ignored by the international community.
The delegation emphasized that Pakistan’s armed forces, backed by strong public support, had given a robust response to Indian provocations. They added that the military had effectively resisted attempts by India to redefine the security environment in the region.
Bilawal also condemned India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, describing the act of weaponising water as a breach of international norms. He urged world powers to hold India accountable and to intervene before the situation worsens further.
Highlighting the unresolved Jammu and Kashmir dispute, he stated that lasting peace in the region remains elusive without meaningful dialogue and respect for international commitments and human rights.
The delegation included Musadik Malik, Sherry Rehman, Hina Rabbani Khar, Khurram Dastgir, Faisal Sabzwari, Bushra Anjum Butt, Jalil Abbas Jilani, and Tehmina Janjua. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Mohammad Faisal, was also present at the roundtable discussion.
